The document outlines capital planning projects for the City of Ocean City from 2015-2019. It details various infrastructure projects including road improvements, drainage projects, beach and bay dredging, boardwalk reconstruction, improvements to public buildings and facilities, recreational areas, and vehicle and equipment purchases. The total capital budget has increased from $51.6 million for 2014-2018 to $79.4 million for 2015-2019.

1. City of Ocean City
Capital Planning
2015 - 2019
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 1

2. Project Completion Date
2012 Fall Road Improvement Spring, 2014
Program - (Paving
7th Street, 8th Street, 800 Block
of West, Pennlyn Place, 11th Street)
Hawk Traffic Signal -9th Street Spring, 2014
and Haven/Aldrich
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Road Improvements

3. Project Completion Date
2013 Fall Road Improvement Fall, 2014
Program - (Paving
Pelham Place, Stenton Place, 11th St
-Bay to Simpson, 12th St- Bay to
Simpson, Simpson – 1100 block and
Arkansas Avenue )
Reconstruction of Bay Avenue Winter, 2015
(6th Street to 18th
Street – County Project)
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Road Improvements (continued)

4. Estimated
Project Completion Date
2014 Road Improvement Fall/Winter, 2014 to 2015
Program - (North End Paving of West
Station, Sindia, Haven Avenue,
North Street, Warwick Road,
1st Street, Haven/West Alley,
Simpson/Haven Alley, Bioswale
at North Street and West Avenue)
Road Improvement Program
Phase 1 (Awarded to South State Inc.)
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Road Improvements (continued)

5. Project Completion Date
2nd Street Drainage Spring, 2014
Improvements (Upgraded pipe
from 18’’ to 30”)
Merion Park Drainage Fall, 2014
Improvements
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Drainage Improvements

6. Estimated
Project Completion Date
17th Street Bridge Spring, 2016
Improvements
(County Project – Currently out
for permitting)
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Bridge Improvements

7. Estimated
Project Completion Date
North End Pump Station Spring, 2016
– Drainage for 1st Street
to 8th Street (West Avenue to Bay)
*(FEMA Grant ~$5M with a City share of $3,218,512)
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North End Pump Station
(FEMA Grant)

8. Project Completion Date
2012 Bulkhead Improvements Completed – 6/2013
(16th Street, Battersea Road,
Cove Walk, Walton Place, North
Street, 12th Street, 2nd Street
Marina)
2013 Bulkhead Improvements Completed – 5/2014
(7th Street and Landing Road)
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Bulkhead Projects

9. Project Start Date
Dredging of Back Bay July 1, 2015
(Currently obtaining permitting)
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Back Bay Dredging Project

10. Estimated/
Project Completion Date
Sand Fence and Dune Grass Spring, 2014
Installation (Island Wide)
2015 South End Beach Fill Spring, 2015
(36th Street to 60th Street)
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 10
Beach Projects

11. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Boardwalk Reconstruction Spring, 2015
(Mid-500 Block to Plaza Place)
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Boardwalk Projects

12. Project Completion Date
Exterior Rehabilitation of 4th Summer, 2014
Street - Life Saving Station
*NJ Historic Trust Grant - $143,031 – (Hurricane Sandy)
*NJ Historic Trust Grant - $750,000
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4th Street Life Saving Station

13. Estimated/Completion
Project Date
2nd & Bay - Center Pier Summer, 2014
Reconstruction – Due
to Storm Damage
2nd & Bay - Second Summer, 2015
Pier to be constructed – Due
to Storm Damage
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2nd & Bay Marina

14. Estimated/
Project Completion Date
Restoration of City Hall - Spring, 2014
Due to storm damage
Ground Floor Exterior Door Spring, 2015
and Window Replacement
(*NJ Historic Trust Grant - $230,000)
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City Hall – Storm Damage
Restoration & Improvements

15. Project Completion Date
15th Street Playground Fall, 2014
Improvements – Rubberized
Play Surface and Drainage
Improvements
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Playground Improvements

16. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Restoration of Vehicle Spring, 2015
Maintenance Building –
Due to storm damage
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Vehicle Maintenance Building – Storm Damage
Restoration and Improvements

17. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Restoration of Historic Spring, 2015
Transportation Center due to
Storm Damage
Installation of the historic Fall, 2015
turret to the building
(*NJ Historic Trust Grant - $501,000)
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Historic Transportation Center

18. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Replacement of the Spring, 2015
Library Roof
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Library

19. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Construction of a new Spring, 2015
Skateboard Park – 500 Block
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Skateboard Park

20. Estimated
Project Completion Date
Replacement of the Carey Spring, 2015
Field Track Surface/Installation
of Drainage Improvements
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Carey Field – Track Surface

21. Estimated
Project Completion Date
29th Street Fire House Storm Fall/Winter, 2015
Damage Restoration and
Improvements
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Fire House

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2015
Capital Plan

23. 2014 – 2018 Capital Plan Total $51,597,512
2015 – 2019 Capital Plan Total $79,381,377
Total Increase = $27,783,865
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What’s the Difference from last
year?

24. Draft - CATEGORY 2014-2018 2015-2019 Difference
PAVING AND DRAINAGE $28,218,512 $29,300,077 $1,081,565
BAY $2,000,000 $10,000,000 $8,000,000
BEACH $3,375,000 $2,665,000 -$710,000
BOARDWALK
$7,725,000 $13,205,000 $5,480,000
PUBLIC BUILDINGS & PROPERTIES $2,825,000 $8,942,000 $6,117,000
PUBLIC AREAS - RECREATIONAL
FACILITIES $3,150,000 $9,047,000 $5,897,000
LARGE EQUIPMENT AND TRUCKS
$658,000 $3,073,500 $2,415,500
DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT $340,000 $1,870,800 $1,530,800
COMMUNICATIONS $1,936,000 $853,000 -$1,083,000
INTERMODAL/
TRANSPORTATION/PARKING $1,370,000 $425,000 -$945,000
FIVE YEAR TOTAL = $51,597,512 $79,381,377 $27,783,865
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Breakdown by Category

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2015 - Paving and Drainage –
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings
Road Improvement Program - Project 2 – 2014 – Phase 3 $1,600,000
Road Improvement Program - Project 4 – 2014 – Phase 4 $1,700,000
Road Improvement Program - Project 5 – 2014 – Phase 2 $250,000
Road Improvement Program – 14th to 17th Streets $1,800,000
Road Improvement Program - Project 3 $500,000
Road Improvement Program - Project 6 $400,000
Road Improvement Program – Project 7 $165,000
Total Road Improvement Program by Ratings $6,415,000

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2015 - Paving and Drainage
(continued) – Misc.
New Street Lights $2,500
Transportation Center Parking Lot $100,000
West 17th Street - Bulkhead $200,000
Engineering/Survey/Inspection $1,134,450
Total $1,436,950
Total - 2015 – Paving and Drainage $7,851,950

27. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 27
2015 - Road Improvement Program -
Project 2 – 2014 – Phase 3

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2015 - Road Improvement Program -
Project 4 – 2014 – Phase 4

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2015 - Road Improvement Program - Project 5
– 2014 – Phase 2

30. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 30
2015 - Road Improvement Program –
14th to 17th Streets

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2015 - Road Improvement Program -
Project 3

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2015 - Road Improvement Program -
Project 6

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2015 - Road Improvement Program -
Project 7

34. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 34
2015 - Road Improvement Program

35. Alley $250,000
Improvements
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2015 - Paving and Drainage
(continued)

36. Dredging $5,000,000
(Lagoon)
Begin Emptying Site 83 (Includes Removal
and Transport of Dredging Spoils)
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant -
$2,630,000 with City Match of $1,276,775
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2015 – Beach & Bay
Dredging

37. ADA Beach Paths & Mats $150,000
Dune Fence $35,000
Beach Fill $1,350,000
(North End – Cost Share)
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2015 - Beach & Bay

38. Isolated Replacements $75,000
Boardwalk Reconstruction $3,850,000
(Plaza Place to 8th St.)
Boardwalk Pavilions $60,000
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2015 - Boardwalk Projects

39. 4th St. Life Saving Station (Interior) $450,000
Fuel Management Upgrade $50,000
(Vehicle Maintenance/Fire House)
Community Center Cooling $200,000
Tower Replacement
Community Center Rooftop $200,000
Condensing Units
Library HVAC Mechanical $50,000
(controls, piping, etc.)
Library Duct Controls & Balancing $25,000
Pump Station Monitoring System $50,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 39
2015 - Public Buildings & Properties

40. Humane Society – Roof $40,000
LED lighting initiative $20,000
& replacement components
for city owned lighting
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2015 - Public Buildings & Properties
(continued)

41. 46th St. Facility Site Work $30,000
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2015 - Public Buildings & Properties
(continued)

42. Welcome Center - Internal Stairwell $75,000
Salt Storage Facility $165,000
Public Safety Building $500,000
Airport - Building Improvements $60,000
Vehicle Maintenance - Phase II $200,000
Building Improvements
General $280,000
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2015 - Public Buildings & Properties
(continued)

43. Bleachers $10,000
Downtown Streetscaping $1,225,000
Poured in place rubber $75,000
ground cover for
play areas
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2015 – Public Areas – Recreational
Facilities

44. Resurfacing 18th St $250,000
Tennis Courts/Conversion to Pickle
ball Courts
5th & Bay Baseball $20,000
Field – Scoreboard
Bocce Ball Court $10,000
(By Shuffleboard Courts)
Playground for Carey Stadium $50,000
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2015 – Public Areas – Recreational
Facilities (continued)

45. Resurface Basketball Courts (6th St.) $55,000
Tennis Court Repairs 6th St. $50,000
Sod $200,000
General Property Improvements $252,000
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2015 - Public Areas – Recreational
Facilities (continued)

46. Surf Rake included but not $75,000
limited too a comparable tractor
4x4 Extended Cab Mini Pickup $23,000
4x4 Dumping Stake Body $50,000
Ford Focus - Parking Operations $23,000
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2015 - Large Equipment & Trucks

47. Utility Vehicle w/snow $20,000
plow/brush (Rt-52)
Police SUV – Vehicle Replacement $45,000
Beach Patrol – Pickup Truck $35,000
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2015 - Large Equipment & Trucks
(continued)

48. Security Camera Replacement – Airport Phase I $7,000
Grounds Mower $25,000
Music Pier (stage risers, portable $15,000
staging, technical equipment, and
banquet tables)
Music Pier Curtains (Replaced) $25,000
Fire Dept. – New Equipment – Air $75,000
Packs - Breathing Apparatus
Fire Dept. – New Equipment – General Misc. $75,000
Fire Dept. – New Equipment – For $75,000
Vehicles
Fire Dept. – Jaws of Life and Rescue Equipment $65,000
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2015 - Departmental Equipment

49. Police Dept. – Cameras for $125,000
Police Vehicles/Body Cameras
for Officers
Police Dept. – New $45,000
Equipment
Beach Patrol - Personal Water Craft $13,000
(with sled and trailer)
Beach Patrol - Personal Water Craft Trailer $1,500
Beach Patrol - Rescue Boards $3,000
Beach Patrol - ATV $9,000
Beach Patrol - Miscellaneous equipment $5,000
(Oars/Safety Gear/Tools)
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2015 - Departmental Equipment
(continued)

50. Aquatic & Fitness Center $25,000
– New Equipment
Outdoor signage & flags $50,000
for Community Center
Timing Equipment (Races/Walks) $5,000
Swimming Record Boards (2) $6,800
General / Departmental $100,000
Equipment
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2015 - Departmental Equipment
(continued)

51. Communication Upgrades $75,000
Communications - Radio Upgrades $328,000
Upgrade Departmental Software $130,000
Radios - Beach Patrol $25,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 51
2015 - Communications

52. Capital Plan
2016 – 2019
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 52

53. 2015
•10th St. Bulkhead
•11th St. Bulkhead
•17th St. Bulkhead
2016
•Cayman Harbor (Tenn. Ave.) Bulkhead
•Salvador Harbor (Tenn. Ave.) Bulkhead
•Tennessee Ave. Bulkhead
2017
•18th St. Bulkhead
2018
•13th St. Bulkhead
•21st St. Bulkhead
2019
•Alder Lane Bulkhead
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Bulkheads – Planning for the Future

54. 2016 Road Improvement $3,300,000
Program - Project 1 – Pump
Station
2016 Road Improvement $500,000
Program - Project 1 – Non-Pump
Station
2016 Road Improvement $605,000
Program - Project 2
2016 Road Improvement $1,400,000
Program - Project 3
Road Improvement Program $1,936,427
– General
Total $7,741,427
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2016-
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings

55. 2017 Road Improvement $1,100,000
Program - Project 1
2017 Road Improvement $1,000,000
Program - Project 2
2017 Road Improvement $1,000,000
Program - Project 3
Road Improvement Program $1,079,200
– General
Total $4,179,200
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2017-
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings

56. 2018 Road Improvement $3,800,000
Program - Project 1
Road Improvement Program $1,110,000
– General
Total $4,910,000
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2018-
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings

57. 2019 Road Improvement $1,600,000
Program - Project 1
2019 Road Improvement $875,000
Program - Project 2
Road Improvement Program $892,500
– General
Total $3,367,500
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2019-
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings

58. Paving and Drainage
Improvements 2016 2017 2018 2019
Alley Improvements $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000
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2016 – 2019
Paving and Drainage Improvements by Ratings

59. Beach & Bay - Dredging 2016 2017 2018 2019
Dredging (Lagoon) $3,000,000 $1,000,000 $1,000,000 $0
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2016-2019 – Beach & Bay
Dredging

60. Beach & Bay 2016 2017 2018 2019
ADA Beach Paths $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
Dune Fence $35,000 $35,000 $35,000 $35,000
Beach Fill $850,000
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2016-2019 – Beach & Bay

61. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 61
2016-2019 - Boardwalk Projects
Boardwalk Projects 2016 2017 2018 2019
Isolated Replacements $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000
Boardwalk Reconstruction $3,850,000 $3,850,000
Boardwalk Pavilions $110,000 $110,000
8th Street/Moorlyn Terrace/Music
Pier $1,000,000

62. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 62
2016-2019 Public Buildings &
Properties
Project 2016 2017 2018 2019
Bayside Center Rehabilitation $250,000
Music Pier – Window Tinting $25,000
LED lighting initiative & replacement
components for city owned lighting $20,000 $20,000 $20,000 $20,000
46th St. Facility Site Work $390,000
Replacement Roof – 46th St. $250,000
Public Safety Building $4,500,000
Airport - Building Improvements $32,000
Reconfiguration of Music Pier boilers $20,000
General $250,000 $250,000 $250,000 $250,000

63. CATEGORY 2016 2017 2018 2019
Bleachers $10,000 $10,000
Downtown Streetscaping $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000 $1,225,000
Poured in place rubber ground cover for play
areas $100,000
Playground Equipment $30,000 $30,000
North St. Playground Bathrooms $70,000
Civic Center Bathroom Renovation $100,000
Sod $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
General Property Improvements $200,000 $200,000 $200,000 $200,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 63
2016-2019 Public Areas – Recreational
Facilities

64. LARGE EQUIPMENT AND TRUCKS 2016 2017 2018 2019
Surf Rake included but not limited too a
comparable tractor
$75,000
4 x 4 Crew Cab Stake Body Beach Truck $72,000 $37,000
4 x 4 Extended Cab Mini Pickup $24,000 $25,000
Heavy Duty Dump Truck with Brine Unit $200,000
F-150 Pickup (2 units) $50,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 64
2016-2019 Large Equipment, Trucks &
Rehab

65. Large Equipment, Trucks & Rehab 2016 2017 2018 2019
Transportation/Airport - 4 x 4 crew cab
vehicle (replacing 2004 Dodge Dakota) $40,000
Ford Focus pool cars (4 units)
$72,000
Ford Transits (4 units) $45,000 $45,000
Small Street Sweeper (Rt-52 Maintenance) $100,000
Beach Tractor $80,000
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2016-2019 Large Equipment, Trucks &
Rehab (continued)

66. Large Equipment, Trucks & Rehab 2016 2017 2018 2019
Boom Lift $50,000
20 Yard Trash Truck with Snow Plow $200,000
Load N Pack $180,000 $180,000
Fire Dept. - 2 - New Ambulances $325,000
Fire Dept. - Replacement SUV $45,000
Fire Dept. - Combo Style - Fire Engine/Rescue Vehicle $675,000
Fire Dept. - Stretcher Mount and Lifters $80,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 66
2016-2019 Large Equipment, Trucks &
Rehab (continued)

67. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 67
2016-2019 Large Equipment, Trucks &
Rehab (continued)
Large Equipment, Trucks & Rehab 2016 2017 2018 2019
Police SUV – Vehicle Replacement $47,500 $50,000
Beach Patrol – Pickup Trucks with accessories $35,000
Beach Patrol – Polaris – 4 x 4 with and
without emergency transport bed $15,000 $20,000 $15,000 $20,000

68. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 68
2016 - 2019 - Departmental
Equipment
DEPARTMENTAL EQUIPMENT 2016 2017 2018 2019
Security Camera Replacement - Airport - Phase II $ 7,500
Music Pier (Stage Risers, Portable Staging and Technical Equipment
and Banquet Tables for Special Events)
$10,000 $10,000
Fire Dept. - New Equipment - General Misc. (hose/safety
equipment/boat) $75,000 $50,000 $50,000 $75,000
Fire Dept. - New Rescue Boat $50,000
Police Dept. – New Equipment $46,500 $48,000 $50,000 $50,000
Police Dept. - Digital Fingerprinting System $51,500
Beach Patrol - Personal Water Craft (with sled and trailer) $13,500 $14,000 $14,500 $15,000
Beach Patrol - Rescue Boards $1,500 $1,500 $1,500 $1,500
Beach Patrol - ATV $9,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000
Beach Patrol - Misc. Equipment (Oars/Safety Gear/Tools) $5,000 $5,000 $5,000 $5,000
Aquatic & Fitness Center - New Equipment $25,000
General / Departmental Equipment
$100,000 $100,000 $100,000 $100,000

69. IT Capital 2016 2017 2018 2019
Communication
Upgrades
$75,000 $55,000 $55,000 $55,000
Communications –
Radio Upgrades
$30,000
Radios – Beach Patrol $25,000
Totals by Year $105,000 $55,000 $80,000 $55,000
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 69
2016-2019 Communications

70. Transportation/Parking
Regulations/Revenue
Collections/Beach Tags
2016 2017 2018 2019
Boat Ramp
Replacement (Tenn.
Avenue)
$175,000 $175,000
Parking Meter and
Parking Lot
Improvements
$30,000 $30,000
Floating Docks $7,500 $7,500
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 70
2016-2019 Intermodal/Transportation/Parking

71. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 71
2015 Debt Service & Capital
Bond Principal $8,410,000
Bond Interest $1,856,325
Interest on Notes (BAN’s) $227,757
Green Acres Trust
Program
$38,709
TOTAL DEBT SERVICE $10,532,791

72. Year Debt Service % Increase
2009 $7,561,315 6.1%
2010 $7,812,967 3.3%
2011 $7,975,087 2.1%
2012 $8,320,220 4.3%
2013 $9,629,598 15.7%
2014 $9,871,323 2.5%
2015 $10,532,791 6.7%
AVERAGE = 5.8%
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Total Debt Service Annually

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76. Existing Unfunded Debt $33,000,000
(Capital plans from 2012-2014 plus
Baker Parking Lot)
Proposed 5 Year Plan $79,400,000
TOTAL $112,400,000
(To be bonded over 3 sales planned for
2016, 2019 & 2020)
Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 76
Debt Service for 2015-2019

77. Draft - 01/15/2015City of Ocean City 77